2023
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Michigan Scores $61M Federal Grant to Build Hundreds of Miles of High-Speed Internet
An eight-figure grant awarded this week from the federal government aims to help continue building out an affordable, high-speed internet network across Michigan.
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‘Old School’ Weed is 15% Off for New MichiGanja Readers
Local Roots Cannabis owner Roy Liskey calls Old School Organics the “best grower in the state I’ve encountered.” This month, Local Roots is giving new MichiGanja Report subscribers 15% off their next online order. Sign up here. MICHIGAN—Jason Allen, the co-founder of Old School Organics in Lapeer, likes to compare weed to wine. Any Michigander…
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Report: Voting Reforms Make Michigan a National Model for Strengthening Democracy
A report released Thursday by the left-leaning Center for American Progress (CAP) highlights Michigan’s election and voting reforms that, in turn, have resulted in increased public trust in government.
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Michigan Lawmakers Eye New Bills to Bolster Reproductive Freedom
Several Michigan lawmakers joined their colleagues in other states at the White House Thursday to talk about victories and barriers in expanding access to reproductive health care.
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Whitmer Signs New Law to Protect Black Michiganders from Hair Discrimination
After years of Republican blockades, a bill to outlaw hair discrimination in Michigan has finally made it into state law.
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Michigan Rep. Elissa Slotkin Introduces Bill to Fight Big Pharma’s Price Gouging
The Lower Drug Costs for Families Act would require drug companies to pay a penalty if they raise prices faster than inflation and use those funds to protect and preserve Medicare.
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Ticketmaster to End Hidden Fees, Show Full Ticket Prices Amid Pressure From Biden
While Ticketmaster and SeatGeek have agreed to institute more transparency when it comes to ticket sales, some anti-monopoly advocates think the answer is “breaking up” these companies altogether.
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Millions of Dollars Up for Grabs for Michigan Homeowners Behind on Bills
More than $30 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding is still available for low- and middle-income Michigan homeowners who are behind on their bills. They just need to ask for the cash.
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Nessel: Michigan Lawmakers Can Protect Victims by Giving Them Privacy in Court
Bills advancing in the Michigan House of Representatives aim to help protect the personal information of victims and witnesses from being disclosed during criminal proceedings.
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The Story Behind Juneteenth and How it Became a Federal Holiday
For generations, Black Americans have recognized the end of one of the darkest chapters in US history with joy, in the form of parades, street festivals, musical performances or cookouts. Here is a look at the origins of Juneteenth, how it became a federal holiday and more about its history.
